Brad Synder, From War Zones to Winning Gold

00:00 Navy choice surprising, personal agency, self-assessment.

10:07 Routine of deployment, planning missions, intense focus.

15:36 Be vigilant for potential IED hazards.

16:35 Struggle to stay focused in combat heat.

25:33 Grateful for life after near-death experience.

29:57 Realized blindness after combat, surgery wasn't successful.

34:45 Frustration over unique challenges and solutions.

41:27 Supporting network enabled veteran to succeed athletically.

43:21 Fear turned to opportunity, life changed completely.

51:46 Doubt about value of congratulations for disability.

53:33 Paralympics transformed mindset, athletes are incredibly inspirational.

01:00:30 Passionate about academia and influencing others positively.

01:04:44 Sharing combat and sports experiences to inspire.